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How to ask for more money?
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Hi everyone.
I've been working for my current employer for 3.5 years now, and generally enjoy the job and the roles I have.
However, over the last couple of weeks I have been approached and offered a job (similar to what I am doing now) which offers a much better package... higher salary, more holidays, better offices, etc. The salary is actually 5k more than what I earn now, which is a serious amount that forces me to seriously consider the move... the thing is, if my current boss matches that, I would stay.
So, I have a meeting booked today to talk to my boss. I'm going to explain that I have been offered a new job and am considering what to do. I'm going to angle it so that telling him now, is at least putting him in the picture rather than dumping it all in one go - I'm the only employee in my department! What I want to know, is how can I approach the subject of if he offered me more money that I would stay - he may just say it, but...
... how do I bring it up?
I've been working for my current employer for 3.5 years now, and generally enjoy the job and the roles I have.
However, over the last couple of weeks I have been approached and offered a job (similar to what I am doing now) which offers a much better package... higher salary, more holidays, better offices, etc. The salary is actually 5k more than what I earn now, which is a serious amount that forces me to seriously consider the move... the thing is, if my current boss matches that, I would stay.
So, I have a meeting booked today to talk to my boss. I'm going to explain that I have been offered a new job and am considering what to do. I'm going to angle it so that telling him now, is at least putting him in the picture rather than dumping it all in one go - I'm the only employee in my department! What I want to know, is how can I approach the subject of if he offered me more money that I would stay - he may just say it, but...
... how do I bring it up?
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i think this is a good idea - and try reading this article for some tips.
It can be hard to have this kind of conversation, but remember you have to look after your own best interests, so take a deep breath and broach it! Good luck!
As I always say though, if someone else contradicts me, go with their answer
Even if they can't match it, you will have given them the heads up that they need to replace you.